December 12th, 2007 Archive

CF Rowand, Giants agree to 5 years, $60M (AP)

December 12th, 2007 by Baseball Fan in Mitchell Report News

Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Rowand hits a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning of a baseball game in this July 30, 2007 file photo in Chicago.  Rowand agreed to a US$60 million, five-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, Dec, 12, 2007, giving the club a Gold Glove center fielder without having to trade young pitchers Matt Cain or Tim Lincecum.

Aaron Rowand wanted some long-term stability for his family. The San Francisco Giants wanted the same thing in center field. Rowand agreed to a $60 million, five-year contract with the Giants on Wednesday, giving the club a Gold Glove winner without having to trade either of its top young pitchers: Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum.



Notebook: A’s in limbo with Haren

December 12th, 2007 by Baseball Fan in Mitchell Report News
The winter meetings are done, but that doesn't mean the blockbuster deals are dead. Quietly, Oakland ace Dan Haren is still a possible target, leaving Billy Beane and the A's a decision to make, Scott Miller says.